How to pronounce excited
Say it like ik-SY-tud. Excited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ik
- SY
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-SY-tid.
What does excited mean?
- (of persons) excessively affected by emotion“he would become emotional over nothing at all”“she was worked up about all the noise”
- in an aroused state
- marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion“a crowd of delirious baseball fans”“something frantic in their gaiety”
Where does excited come from?
From excite + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with excited
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Questions about saying excited
How do you pronounce excited?
Say ik-SY-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excited?
Excited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ik · SY · tud.
Is excited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ (ik-SY-tid).